Two years ago, Adley Rutschman played his first major league game, and the Orioles have never been the same. Since Rutschman joined the Orioles on May 21st, 2022, they’ve never been swept in a regular-season series and have a 186-124 record in games he’s played. That streak actually preceded Rutschman’s arrival—by two days. On May 19th, the Orioles, who had lost six straight … [Read more...] about 2 Years ago, Rutschman’s arrival changed the Orioles; Kremer allows 5 runs in 6-3 loss to Cardinals
Orioles’ Midday Mailbag: What’s the latest on Jackson Holliday?
Every weekday, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: The reporting on Jackson Holliday up to his Major League Baseball callup and through his time with the Orioles was non-stop. Since he was sent back to Norfolk on April 26th, … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Midday Mailbag: What’s the latest on Jackson Holliday?
Calling the Pen: Eager to stay off the injured list
As the editor of BaltimoreBaseball.com, I read a lot of stories about Oriole players going on the injured list, their rehab assignments and their return. There are usually estimates on how long they’ll be out. Most want to beat those estimates, which reflects their competitive nature. Some keep getting hurt, and might be referred to as injury-prone or hear that they’ve had an … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Eager to stay off the injured list
Orioles’ minor league roundup: Norfolk allows 20 runs; Basallo leaves with thumb injury
Triple-A Norfolk lost to Worcester, 20-4. Starting pitcher Justin Armbruester allowed six runs on five hits in four innings. Armbruester (1-3) surrendered three home runs and his earned-run average rose to 9.35. Shortstop Nick Maton hit his sixth home run and rightfielder Heston Kjerstad drove in two runs. Catcher Samuel Basallo was removed from Double-A Bowie’s game for the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ minor league roundup: Norfolk allows 20 runs; Basallo leaves with thumb injury
What they’re saying about Burnes’ start, Henderson’s homer in Orioles’ 6-3 win over Mariners
What happened? Gunnar Henderson set the tone by leading off the bottom of the first with his major league-leading 15th home run, starter Corbin Burnes had another dominant performance and the Orioles cruised to a 6-3 win over the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners on Sunday at Camden Yards. The Orioles (29-15) took two of three games over the weekend, marking their 10th series … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Burnes’ start, Henderson’s homer in Orioles’ 6-3 win over Mariners